Turkey in Spanish
Turkey in Spanish is pavo (PAH-boh), or guajolote. It's masculine: el pavo.
- Spanish
- el pavo
- Say it
- el PAH-boh
- Gender
- Masculine: el pavo
- Also said
- el guajolote
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Thanksgiving food names in Spanish
The other words in step 2 of Thanksgiving Words in Spanish.
- el rellenostuffing · el reh-YEH-noh
- la salsa de carnegravy · lah SAHL-sah deh KAHR-neh
- el puré de papasmashed potatoes · el poo-REH deh PAH-pahs
- el camotesweet potato · el kah-MOH-teh
- la salsa de arándanos rojoscranberry sauce · lah SAHL-sah deh ah-RAHN-dah-nohs ROH-hohs
- el pastel de calabazapumpkin pie · el pahs-TEHL deh kah-lah-BAH-sah
- el maízcorn · el mah-EES
- las judías verdesgreen beans · lahs hoo-DEE-ahs BEHR-dehs
- el panecillobread roll · el pah-neh-SEE-yoh
Questions about pavo
How do you say turkey in Spanish?
Turkey in Spanish is el pavo. You can also say el guajolote.
How do you pronounce pavo?
Say it PAH-boh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: PAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is pavo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
pavo is masculine, so it takes el: el pavo.
What does pavo mean in English?
In English, el pavo means turkey.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.